Appearance feature for polyurethane glass bond
OwnerPaul Bellemareinventor
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Abstract
An appearance feature for a weatherstrip or seal bonded directly to a glass window or light includes a seal assembly comprising molded material and polyurethane bonded directly to the glass and an applique which is secured to the polyurethane material before it cures. The applique may be of any material having suitable shape, color, appearance and weatherability. The applique includes a first, appearance surface and a second, attachment surface which includes projecting pins, chevrons, loops, stirrups and the like which are mechanically held in the polyurethane when it has cured.
Claims20
A weatherstrip for a motor vehicle comprising, in combination,
- a pair of spaced apart elongate molded members defining an intermediate region, said intermediate region containing polyurethane, and
- an appliqué for disposition over said members and polyurethane, said appliqué including a planar body portion having a curved end region and an attachment assembly for securement to said polyurethane.
A weatherstrip for a motor vehicle comprising, in combination,
- a pair of spaced apart elongate molded members defining an intermediate region, one of said molded members including a flange having a curved end portion, said intermediate region containing polyurethane, and
- an appliqué for disposition over said members and said polyurethane, said appliqué including a planar body portion having a curved end region and an attachment assembly for securement to said polyurethane.
A weatherstrip for a motor vehicle comprising, in combination,
- a pair of spaced apart elongate members molded to a glass light, said members defining an intermediate region, one of said molded members including a flange extending beyond such glass light, and said intermediate region containing polyurethane, and
- an appliqué for disposition over said members and said polyurethane, said appliqué including a planar body portion having a curved end adapted to engage such glass light and an attachment assembly for securement to said polyurethane.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.